The Geriatric Care Consultants (GCC) is a team of nursing consultants who serve the needs of the elderly and their families in Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin. We are trained nurses who deal daily with the multitude of issues that seniors and their families face.
Many of us have elderly family members who live independently. They think they are doing fine, yet you (and others) know better. They are more forgetful. Accidents are more frequent. They have difficultly coping with routine needs. Problems that were once manageable now seem overwhelming.
You or another family member may be responsible for the well being of an elderly family member. You accepted that responsibility willingly, but are starting to have concerns.
-You don't have the skills to manage these problems yourself -You cannot provide the desired level of attention due to other time demands -The problems have become more complex than you can confidently manage -A medical event such (e.g. stroke) has changed your loved one's needs -You live too far away to be of regular assistance -The management of caregivers is more demanding than expected -The costs are mounting and you are worried that the money will run out -You aren't sure what the other options/community services are available -You are confused as to what Medicare will cover versus private insurance -You and your family cannot agree on the appropriate steps that should be taken and need advice
You need help!
A Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) may be the answer. A GCM is a health care professional with knowledge and experience related to the aging and elder care issues. GCMs have extensive knowledge of the cost, quality and availability of services to meet the needs of the elderly. A GCM can help their clients with the following services:
-Personalized and compassionate services which focuses on the individual's wants and needs -Accessibility-care is typically available 24 by 7 -Continuity of care management-communications are coordinated between family members, doctors, other professionals and service providers -Cost containment-inappropriate placements. duplication of services, and unnecessary hospitalizations are avoided
